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Google Android Geofencing API

Free#10 of 17 in Geofencing Software

Google Android Geofencing API: A free Android SDK for circular geofences, with no web geofencing coverage. Ranked #10 of 17 in Geofencing Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android apps needing circular geofence events.

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At a glance

Editor score
8.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Android apps needing circular geofence events
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Mobile SDK
Yes
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports enter, exit, and dwell transition events.
- Delivers events through a PendingIntent without a continuously running app service.
- Uses device sensors for battery-efficient location detection.
Where it doesn't
- Geofences are limited to circles defined by a center and radius.
- Supports Android only, with no web geofencing coverage.
- Most geofencing APIs require fine and background location permissions.

Our verdict on Google Android Geofencing API

Google Android Geofencing API lets Android developers define circular geographic perimeters and respond when a device enters, exits, or dwells within them. Developers configure latitude, longitude, radius, duration, and transition types, then add geofences to a monitoring request. It is intended for teams building location-triggered experiences into Android apps, rather than organizations seeking a general-purpose geofencing service across web and mobile.

The API’s event model is focused and practical: an app can receive geofence events through a PendingIntent, and developers can remove geofences by request ID or PendingIntent. Device sensors support battery-efficient detection, and monitoring does not require an app service to run continuously in the background. That makes it a fit for Android app behavior tied to arrival, departure, or time spent in an area. The trade-off is scope: fences are circles, and the API is for Android, not web geofencing or a broader cross-platform setup.

Pricing is straightforward: the API is free. It is a developer interface rather than a standalone service with packaged plans, and documentation is the listed support channel. Most geofencing APIs require fine and background location permissions, so teams should account for those requirements when planning an app’s location features. Choose it when the target is native Android and circular enter, exit, or dwell events are sufficient. Look elsewhere if web coverage, non-circular boundaries, or a broader integration offering is central to the project.

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Google Android Geofencing API pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on developers.google.com

Google Android Geofencing API fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Mobile SDK	Yes
Web geofencing	No
Background tracking	Yes
API access	Yes
Geofence shapes	Circle
Maximum geofences	Not verified
Alert channels	Push
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	developers.google.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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